Compared to Distribution

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an indicator guage with the arrow in the yellow the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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red chart bars Significantly worse than the overall value

light blue chart bars No significant difference with the overall value

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Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Community Acquired Pneumonia

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Measurement Period: 2020-2022

This indicator shows the age-adjusted hospitalization rate due to community acquired pneumonia (bacterial pneumonia) per 10,000 population aged 18 years and older. Cases with a secondary diagnosis of sickle cell anemia, Hemoglobin-S, or other indications of immunocompromised state are excluded.

Why is this important?

Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs that is usually caused by infection with bacteria, viruses, fungi or other organisms. According to the Mayo Clinic, more than 60,000 Americans die of pneumonia every year. Pneumonia is a particular concern for older adults and people with chronic illnesses or impaired immune systems, but it can also strike young, healthy people. Worldwide, it is a leading cause of death in children. Although signs and symptoms vary, many cases of pneumonia develop suddenly, with chest pain, fever, chills, cough and shortness of breath. Infection often follows a cold or the flu, but it can also be associated with other illnesses or occur on its own. Some forms of bacterial pneumonia are treatable with antibiotics, but antibiotic-resistant strains are a growing problem.

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